SQL Database Administrator

Abacus Technology • Quantico, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Database Administrator to provide database management and support for the US Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) in Quantico. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in database administration and management.
• Must hold a Security+ CE certification (or equivalent certification in compliance with DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II).
• Strong knowledge and experience with MS SQL Server and Oracle databases and application server administration.
• Experience with the following tools and technologies: SQL; PL/SQL; T-SQL; MS SQL Server 2016 database and newer; Oracle 12c and newer; and Windows Server 2019 and newer.
• Experience with the evaluation and implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guidance (SRGs).
• Experience implementing and maintaining highly available databases through various technologies, to include Microsoft Windows Failover Clustering, SQL Always On Availability Groups, or Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC).
• Experience with disaster recovery, to include implementing and testing backups of managed databases.
• Experience working with DoD IT environment and networks.
• Must have good communication skills and an ability to conceptualize experience within database relationships using diagrams and explain how databases interact with one another.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team and interact professionally within all levels of an organization.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a Top Secret clearance with SCI access or eligibility (TS/SCI).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field desired.
• Experience working with Linux/UNIX servers desired.
• Experience operating and maintaining front end application servers, to include Apache Tomcat or Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), or Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) desired.
• Experience with scripting via BASH or PowerShell desired.
• Experience managing database backups with CommVault preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, manage, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) such as MS SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL in support of multiple applications.
• Perform all industry standard database administration roles and responsibilities including creating, installing, configuring, modifying and tuning databases on the five AFOSI enclaves.
• Ensure that databases are backed up and can be recovered, assign user permissions and roles, troubleshoot, and support performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Maintain and update technical documentation.
• Ensure all application deliverables and systems comply with applicable DISA STIGs or Security Requirements Guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior